Cora Gant
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Objective My objective is to obtain a full-time position in the field of Geospatial Science that utilizes my analytic and interpersonal skills to contribute to the progress of significant work. Education Missouri State University: Master of Science in Geospatial Science. May 2014. Springfield, MO Emphasis: Environmental Geology
Missouri State University: Bachelor of Science in Geography. May 2012. Springfield, MO Relevant Experience
Lead Geological Technician (Sustainable Power Group) EOG Resources – Fort Worth, TX (2023 – 2024)
• Researched academic papers and public datasets, cataloged pertinent data and maintain the ease of access, clarity, and organization for the team to use the indexing methodology
• Reduced risks on injection site selection through GIS mapping considering the following: Community factors, Environmental factors, USDW Aquifer extents and modelling
• Symbolized SDE Realtime data with active status to provide weekly updates highlighting Class II, Class 6, capture plan, operators and partner details to display in a clear and concise activity map
• Used RRC and other regulating bodies to plot and provide location details in Geoscience apps
• Researched and provided step by step documentation to load and quality assure pertinent information including wellbore locations, deviations, perforations, casing and injection volumes. Send data and provide ease of access to Petrel/studio users
• Provided day to day support for all geoscience applications and division related presentations/meetings Lead Geological Technician for EOG Resources – Fort Worth, TX (2022 – 2023)
• Created Spotfire dashboard to reference available geologic log data
• Presented pay flag creation and utilization to management
• Used USGS quadrangles to mosaic a DEM to provide Elevation and surface hole location quality assurance
• Geophysical data acquisition, loading of seismic, geologic tops and logs to Petrel Studio
• Georeferenced images and maps with a knowledge of coordinate system conversions, transformations, and performed over 50 georeferencing and digitization tasks while in in the Fort Worth division
• Calculated geostatistical parameters significant to oil and gas exploration
• Cataloged, downloaded, and managed large datasets on windows explorer
• Provided all data support in the clearest, quickest way possible to ensure proper workflow for myself and the rest of the team
• Helped in the coordination and planning of economic, sustainable oil recovery
• Helped in the coordination and planning of carbon capture and storage projects (CCS) Lead Geological Technician for EOG Resources – Artesia, NM (2017 – 2022)
• Administrative assistant to the Vice President and General Manager
• Organized and edited division level events and presentations
• Networked and communicated with community organizations
• Point of contact in handling Artesia public relations and community involvement
• Managed and created outlook calendars for management team
• Helped to train up to fifteen people in GIS and Geologic processes Cora Gant
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Sr. Geological Technician for EOG Resources – Midland, TX (2014-2017)
• Multi-disciplinary scientist assisting in the development of unconventional oil plays in the Delaware basin.
• Geoscience application maintenance and integration of GIS file types
• Assisted in constructing detailed structure, formation thickness and net pay mapping projects
• Geophysical data loading and geoscience coordinating responsibilities
• Digitized pertinent geospatial information
• Maintained the integrity of all data used in geographic or geologic analysis
• Geoscience support including research of software, updates and troubleshooting
• Interpreted geographic land survey information to the geology department
• Investigated areas of interest using aerial photography, topology indicators and other remote sensing technologies
• Discerned and implemented spatial measurement regulations for oil & gas exploration
• Helped in the coordination and planning of economic, sustainable oil recovery Research Assistant for Ozarks Environmental and Watershed Resource Institute (OEWRI) (2012-2014)
• Lab and field specialist for the city of Springfield under the MS4 municipal separate storm water system grant
• Analyzed total dissolved solids, chloride content, and particle size in the OEWRI geomorphology lab
• Chemically preserved and split samples to be analyzed by the Southwest Clean water plant in accordance with MSDS safety and procedural standards
• Knowledge and use of equipment: Brunton Compass, Trimble GeoXH GPS, Gelman Sciences water Filtration System, X-ray Florescence handheld device, Eureka water quality probes, Horiba instrument technologies, field surveying equipment
• Collected & compiled useful data into a laboratory setting for analysis: using both lab equipment and GIS analysis
• Sampled raw data and collected field GPS coordinates
• Performed channel cross-section measurements and sediment collection
• Documented field procedures and techniques
• Overlayed historical geospatial data over multiple counties in SE MO to calculate project area attributes
• Geo-referenced aerial images using a low Root Mean Square error
• Digitized areas of interest with GIS software tools
• Researched vast academic references to fully understand the field of geomorphology and environmental geology
• Calculated volume geometrics using statistical calculators paired with field data parameters.
• Presented results to the Graduate College of MSU including my board of advisors and my peers
• Reported conclusions and results in a clear and effective way to assist in long term project with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Entire project summary published through the graduate college at Missouri State University Projects and Reports
Geomorphic Assessment of Urban Streams in Olathe Kansas, Ozarks Environmental and Watershed Resource Institute
Cora Arnall - Gant and R.T. Pavlowsky, 2014. Reach-Scale Variability of Contaminated Channel Sediments in Big River, St. Francois County, Missouri. A Master’s Thesis presented to the Graduate College, Missouri State University.
Cora Gant
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Relevant Courses:
Graduate Courses: Undergraduate Courses:
Advanced GIS Environmental Geology
Advanced Statistical Methods Petroleum Geology
Thematic Cartography Historical Geology
Remote Sensing Intermediate GIS
Professional Courses:
Well Log Analysis: Petroleum Professional Development Center (2015) Python for ArcGIS: Teach me GIS Midland, TX (2016) ArcMap Fundamentals: Teach me GIS Artesia, NM (2019) ArcGIS Cartography ESRI Online (2022)
ArcGIS Pro Intermediate: Teach me GIS Houston, TX (2023) Skills: ESRI ArcMap 10.7, ArcScene 10.8, ArcCatalog 10.8, Microsoft Office, LISA, SPSS, PETREL, SketchUp, ENVI, Python, PETRA, IHS Kingdom, ESRI Workbench, ESRI data inspector, Text analytics using websites: TRRC, NMOCD drilling info, IHS Enerdeq, Enverus (Drilling Info), ESRI quick translator TOAD for oracle, Global Mapper, ArcGIS Pro 3.2.0, TIBCO Spotfire, OpenWorks, FME
Activities and Honors
American Association of Geographers
Geospatial Information and Technology Association
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Gama Theta Upsilon, Geography Honor Society, 2014
Missouri Natural Resource Conference poster presenter, 2014 Interdisciplinary Graduate Forum poster presenter, 2014 Young Professional Geoscientists, 2015
West Texas Geological Society, 2016
Pecos Valley Grotto – National Speleological Society, 2017 to 2022 ESRI User conference Attendee, 2019 San Diego
Fort Worth Geological Society member, 2022
ESRI User group conference attendee, 2023 Fort Worth References
Keelan Umbarger, ******@******.*** Dan Ambuehl,
Sr Geologist EOG Sr Geologist EOG
Katy Duncan
Geologist, MECO IV, LLC